Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-02-24
Co rrespondence.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, I
November. Is, 1856. |

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL,
November, 16, 1886. !
DEAR MoTHER.-We are still here and
don't know when we shall get away,
they have about one thousand things
yet for us to see | am on the 90 all the
time, | have walked four miles twice,
and three several times. Since I wrote
you the last time, have been to great
many places around here. On the 9TH
| went to the German 'Hospitable,' that
is what they call it here. The grounds
are just lovely, and such beautiful
flower beds. In the afternoon we went
to park where the greatest variety of
roses grow, wish you could see them.
In the evening we went to the Grand
Palace Hotel which is six stories high
and built of grant and iron. [ thought
the Plankington, of Milwaukee, was
grand but it don't compare with this
Caroline Moir, Mr.. Rablin's cousin,
boards at the Palace Hotel. We also
visited the theatre, and Woodwards
Gardens. If you meet Mrs. Bensley
have her describe it for can't Every
thing under the heavens apparently,
can be found there. Birds, fishes,
fowls, and no end of flowers and fruit
trees. We visited the mineral bureau
where all the different ores and repre-
sentation of the wealth of the world is
kept.
Spent all one afternoon to find Abbie
Bernard for DR.. Whitney but was un-
able to find such a name in the city
directory and consequently failed to
see her. [ went with Bill Rablin all
along the wharf-hundreds of boats of
all kinds-one large ocean steamer
starting for China with 800 Chinese on
board. Went through the great Aus
tralia ship-wish you could have seen
it. 1t was immense. On our way back
went into the diamond palace, a jewelry
store. The figures on the ceiling were
set with diamonds.
In the evening | went to the paper
carnival, mailed you a copy of the
program. Never saw anything like it
before. On my return home got lost
and came up in China town and had to
ask a policeman the way back to How
ard street.
A very hard earthquake shock took
place yesterday. They think nothing
Of them here unless the buildings begin
to fall. never had such a queer feel
ing, don't want to be in another one. |
down stairs To learn why the house.
shook SO, and they made sport of me-
Mrs. John Rablin, of Gold Run, came
to call on me to-day. She is very nice
and pleasant
Sunday morning went to the Cath
Ole Cathedral, never was in as large a
church building before Went to the
highest point in the city had splendid
view OF the surrounding country and
bay. Mother l wish you could 90
through the California markets. have
been through them twice. I am going
again Friday to see the fish.
To-day we all went to the 'Pasidio'
the Soldiers Garrison where the soldiers
are all kept for this part of the country.
Went through the government build
ings where the flags and armor are kept
1t seems like summer all the time to
me, but about four o'clock in the after
noon the wind blows cold and damp,
and | have to put on my plush cloak
1t seems odd to see furs and a parasol
at the same time. / don't feel like the
same person.
Aunt Ann wants to 60 home next
week but they say we cant 60 until after
Thanksgiving, then we go to Sacramento
to S. Rablins.
[ think it about time that [ heard
from you. The papers tell about snow
in New York. 1t is as cold here now as
1t ever is, we are setting here with two
windows open and not sign of stove
Oranges and lemons are selling for 10
cents dozen, grapes 15 pounds for %
cents, and Strawberries 3 quarts for 25
cents. The fruit stands are very tempt
ing. The fruit spoils quick it is so ripe.
| don't like figs they are the worst things
ever tasted. 1tseems funy to be eating
radlshes and peas this time of wear.
Will close for this time, with love to
all,
IVAH